Thousands of devotees and families thronged the Kalikamata temple near the RTC bus stand in Vijayawada on Friday to perform Aksharabhyasam for their children on the auspicious occasion of Moola Nakshatram.
According to temple authorities, around 1,000 children were registered for the ceremony this year, an increase compared to 900 registrations last year.
The ritual began at 4.30 am and was conducted in 10 batches. Most participants were around three years old, marking their traditional initiation into learning.
Long queues were seen at the temple as families arrived for the ceremony. Devotees travelled from Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Eluru, Rajahmundry, and even Tamil Nadu to take part in the ritual.
Aksharabhyasam, the traditional initiation into learning, marks a child’s first step towards education. Families seek an auspicious beginning to their children’s educational journey through this ceremony.
The significant turnout from regions like Hyderabad, Eluru, and Rajahmundry highlights the importance placed on this traditional ritual by families across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, seeking a blessed start for their children's education.
